joined Oldham Athletic, becoming Dave Penney's second new signing after Rob Purdie. In July 2010 he was transfer-listed by the club, along with five other first team players. He joined Fleetwood Town on loan on 18 November 2010 returning on 2 January 2011. On 25 January 2011, he joined Bradford City on a one-month emergency loan deal. He was recalled by Oldham after one match and released by the club on 27 January 2011 allowing him to seek another club before the closure of the winter transfer window. . He then signed for Bradford on a permanent basis, signing a four-month contract. Mansfield Town In June 2011, it was announced that Worthington had joined Conference Premier side Mansfield Town on a one-year deal FC Halifax Town In July 2012, he joined FC Halifax Town on a one-year deal. Worthington was played in a more attacking role at Halifax than he had been used to previously in his career, but he had great success including two goals against Abbey Hey in the FA Cup in a 6–0 victory. Worthington also bagged a goal from the edge of the box on Boxing Day 2012 against Gainsborough Trinity. In January 2013, Worthington suffered an injury against Solihull Moors after going in for a challenge which won The Shaymen a penalty. He made his return against Droylsden in February and scored a goal in the 6–0 victory over The Bloods. Coaching career In the summer of 2014, Worthington was appointed as player-physiotherapist at FC Halifax Town. After retiring from playing at the end of the 2014–15 season, Worthington returned to Huddersfield Town as academy physio. Having spent four years as a physio in the Huddersfield academy, in June 2019 Worthington was appointed the club's new under-17 coach. The following year, Worthington was promoted to under-19 coach. In January 2021, he took on the additional role of B Team coach. Career statistics Personal life Worthington studied at the University of Salford for a degree in Physiotherapy, graduating in 2015. References External links 1983 births Living people Alumni of the University of Salford Association football coaches Association football midfielders Association football physiotherapists Bradford City A.F.C. players English Football League players English footballers FC Halifax Town non-playing staff FC Halifax Town players Fleetwood Town F.C. players Footballers from Dewsbury Huddersfield Town A.F.C. non-playing staff Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players Mansfield Town F.C. players National League (English football) players